Keto Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
A rich, velvety vegan soup with low-carb swagger—bursting with basil, tomatoes, and creamy coconut, without a single dairy scandal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust based on your saltiness level
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes spice is life
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 1 can 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast for a cheesy vibe minus the cheese
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft—about 5 minutes of onion drama.
- Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute, until your kitchen smells like an Italian grandma's hug.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring that mixture to a simmer.
- Toss in basil leaves and let them wilt dramatically into the sauce—about 2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir and let simmer for 15 minutes so everything bonds.
- Remove from heat. Blend until smooth using immersion blender (or transfer carefully to a countertop blender—don’t scald yourself).
- Taste. Adjust seasoning. Stir in nutritional yeast if you want some extra umami sass.
- Serve hot. Garnish with more basil because you're fancy.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin A: 35%
- Vitamin C: 28%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 15%
- Potassium: 12%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor:
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavor like you just turned on the sun.
- Swirl in extra coconut milk on top for flair because presentation matters (even if it’s just you and your cat).
- Craving more heat? Add a pinch more red pepper flakes. Let your soup match your personality—fiery.
- Store leftovers like a boss. This soup reheats beautifully for a second-day glow-up.